Appendicitis Flashcards
1
Q
causes of appendiceal obstruction
A
1 faecolith
2 lymphoid hyperplasia
2
Q
Complications of appendicael obstruction
A
ischaemia
necrosis
perforation
3
Q
What are the clinical signs of appendicitis
A
Psoas
Rosving’s
Obturator
4
Q
Investigations: Bloods
A
hCG 4 pregnancy
CRP 4 inflammation markers
WBC 4 inflammation markers
Creatinine would show renal damage as a DD
5
Q
Investigations: Urine
A
hCG 4 pregnancy
bacteria for pyruia/bacteruria in 30% of children
WBC/haematuria
6
Q
investigations: scans
A
US to exclude ovarian causes
abdo-pelvis CT
would show thickened walls and inflammation
7
Q
symptoms
A
central abdo pain that moved to the RIF
N+V
Pyrexia
